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title: "Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System"
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# Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-278ca110-b6cc-4402-a6e5-46c4a22c75fd

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System valued at GBP 282,668.83. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 31, 2023, to January 31, 2029. The tender had a closing date of October 19, 2023, and was in the goods category. The University's contact person for procurement is Amy Hands, reachable at procurement@soton.ac.uk.

This tender opportunity for the Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System from the University of Southampton is ideal for businesses specialising in lasers or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are also encouraged to participate. This procurement presents a growth opportunity for suppliers able to meet the technological requirements and provide installation, operation, and support services for a minimum of 3 years.

## Notice

The project requires a Titanium Sapphire Femtosecond Laser System capable of providing stable output for the generation of high harmonics at 1 kHz repetition rates. The output should be split between two separately controllable compressors with the power going to each being continuously tuneable. The costs should also include installation, operation and support for at least the minimum 3 years duration of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ba4161-e71d-4ea1-8e10-c800e1aebd8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £282,668 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COHERENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ba4161-e71d-4ea1-8e10-c800e1aebd8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ba4161-e71d-4ea1-8e10-c800e1aebd8a
  22nd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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